Strategic: Russia Flashcards
What was the importance of Afghanistan?
Buffer state between Russia and India
What acted as a buffer state between Russia and India?
Afghanistan
Why was the British worried about Russia?
Their ambitions particularly in Afghanistan and the Middle East
Russias expansion
(work began in 1900) Building of railway to Tashkent (Within striking distance of Afghanistan)
What was the nickname given to the conflict between Afghanistan?
‘The great game’
What the ‘great game’ used to refer to?
Afghanistan providing a source of conflict between Russia and Britain
What happened in February 1900?
Movement of 300,000 Russian troops in manoeuvres (operation) near Afghanistan
When was there a movement of 300,000 Russian troops in manoeuvres (operation) near Afghanistan?
February 1900
How many Russian troops were moved near Afghanistan in February 1900?
300,000
Where were 300,000 Russian troops moved to in February 1900?
Near Afghanistan
What work did Russia begin in 1900?
Building of railway to Tashkent (Within striking distance of Afghanistan)
What was happening in South Africa while Russia moved 300,000 soldiers to Afghanistan in February 1900?
Britain was stretched by the Boer War
How many soldiers in the Indian army could defend Northern India in February 1900?
Fewer than 100,0000
Why were there fewer than 100,0000 soldiers, who could defend Northern India?
Britain was stretched thin by war in South Africa
In what area were their 100,000 soldiers in February 1900?
Northern India
Where was there Russian naval presence?
Toulon (city in France) on the Mediterranean, following military agreements with France in 1892
What happened following military agreements between Russia and France in 1892?
Russia had a military presence in Toulon
What was the impact of Russian presence in Toulon?
Potential threat to the Suez Canal and therefore to British India
What did Disraeli and his viceroy want to do to Afghanistan?
Making it a client state (puppet state)
What did Disraeli and his viceroy want to make into a client state (puppet state)?
Afghanistan
What happened in November 1878?
Lytton launched an invasion of Afghanistan
When had Lytton launched an invasion of Afghanistan?
November 1878
Who launched an invasion of Afghanistan in November 1878?
Lytton
Describe the second Anglo-Afghan war:
Prolonged fighting in which the British-Indian troops saw a series of setbacks before eventual victory was saw
How many British-Indian troops died in the Anglo-Afghan war?
Almost 10,000
